Because the State of Ohio is bringing the charges, you do not have the right to "withdraw" from the proceedings. You have no constitutional right to remain silent because you are not the accused. If you receive a subpoena, you are required to attend. Many times when family members decide "no longer to cooperate", they can eventually find themselves charged. (obstructing, falsification etc.) Most prosecutors and certainly most Judges will take your feelings into account, but unfortunately...

Several licenses in Ohio require a clean criminal record. I have two suggestions: (1) review these materials : http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/LicensureInformation.htm and (2) consult with a lawyer in your area to see if there is anyway possible that your records could be sealed or expunged. Normally one can only have a record sealed in Ohio if it is a first and only offense. That being said without knowing the exact facts and circumstances of your arrests and or convictions, you should...

It is difficult to withdraw a plea AFTER SENTENCING. Has the defendant already been sentenced or is it an agreed sentence to be imposed at a later date? If he has already been sentenced, things are more difficult. There are several reasons why your fiance's lawyers may have instructed him to take the plea including but not limited to the strength of the state's case as well as the amount of time the client could receive if he went to trial and lost. The normal problem with filing a Motion...

I can see a situation like this happening and it is neither you, nor your lawyer's fault. In many many jurisdictions, a first offense shoplifting would be a probation offense, i.e., NO JAIL. That being said, certain Judges or Prosecutors have their own policies. For instance, in Lorain, where I practice, one of our Judges automatically starts plea bargaining in all shoplifting cases at 3 days jail. No exceptions. I suggest you share your feelings with your lawyer and try to work it out if...

Normally people are not arrested at an arraignment. An indictment is simply a charge. That being said, the Judge on your other matter, or the State Assistant Prosecutor could move to revoke your bond on your pending case since you apparently picked up a newer and arguably more serious charge. Normally a hearing is required before a Judge revokes your bond for an unrelated matter. You should consult with a lawyer or ask that one be appointed on your behalf.

You need to hire a lawyer! It is clear by your assessment of the facts that the State is going to proceed. Although the evidence against you appears to be primarily circumstantial, it is nonetheless admissible against you. Because the State has a high burden of proof, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, they may have difficulty proving you actually took the money.

If the lawyer was appointed some jurisdictions will NOT appoint a second lawyer. Ohio law mandates that clients are free to HIRE the lawyer of their choice. The client should immediately seek new counsel through his own means (private counsel) or seek another court appointed lawyer. Finally, a lawyer is bound by several ethical rules and requirements and cannot disclose "detrimental" and or harmful material obtained during the attorney-client privilege just because he or she was "terminated"...

First and foremost, if the Judge said he will grant same after client serves ONE YEAR, based upon your facts, the lawyer should be filing in mid to late May, to effectuate a June 2013 out date. That being said, the lawyer should CLEARLY tell you WHY he or she has not filed yet and what his/her strategy might be.

Is your conviction a felony or misdemeanor? If it is a felony conviction, than I completely concur with the previous answers given by two qualified attorneys. If you were only convicted of a misdemeanor however, you can have your record sealed 1 year after successfully completing probation, if you otherwise qualify for expungement. Good luck.

All criminal cases resolve in 1 of 3 ways: 1. They are dismissed (almost never); 2. They go to trial; (approx 5%) 3. They result in a plea bargain (95%);
Since you have maintained a "not guilty" plea, there is only one resolution: TRIAL.
You are still presumed innocent and the state has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the charge against you. You moving to Florida does not mean the case against you evaporates into the thin air. Since you are set for trial, you have a duty to...